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The lifetime maximum under the negotiated medical plans for early retirees will increase by $4,700 from $131,500 to $136,200, effective January 1, 2013, due to automatic adjustments based on medical cost inflation. The change affects members enrolled in the Railroad Employees National Early Retirement Major Medical Plan (UnitedHealthcare Policy GA-46000). These early retirement plans provide
Read moreThe IAM Disaster Relief Fund provides assistance to those devastated members at a true moment of need. Like our brothers and sisters currently affected by hurricane Sandy, these members need all the strength and support that we can provide. “The IAM’s Disaster Relief fund relies on donations from individuals and Local lodges. I am urging
Read moreMembers helping members in times of need is a strong tradition in the Machinists union, and the recent string of snow, wind and rain storms across the East coast generated by Hurricane Sandy has caused widespread damage. TCU/IAM members adversely affected by severe weather like Hurricanes Sandy and Isaac, or other natural disasters, can get
Read moreThe U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is reminding rail employees out of work due to Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath that they may qualify for unemployment benefits. To determine eligibility or file claims for benefits, affected railroaders should call the RRB’s toll-free telephone number (1-877-772-5772) or visit its website at www.rrb.gov. Rail workers who are
Read moreUnion Plus Disaster Relief Grants of $500 are available to help eligible participants in the Union Plus Credit Card, Insurance or Mortgage programs who are facing financial hardship due to the disaster. The money does not have to be repaid. Funds are limited to the nearly $370,000 available in the Union Plus Disaster Relief Fund.
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